2021 Christmas in the Park | Downtown San Jose

A much beloved holiday tradition in San Jose that takes place in downtown across the street from the Tech Museum and the Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice.

Enjoy free entertainment, holiday displays and Christmas trees decorated by community groups and businesses in the area. Highlights include free pictures with Santa and entertainment every night.

Fri, Nov 26, 2021 to Sun, Jan 2, 2022 | Noon to midnight.

Cost: Free!  But bring cash for hot chocolate and other goodies, plus WinterWonderland.

Christmas in the Park at Downtown San Jose

Christmas in the Park is across the street from the Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown San Jose outdoor ice rink and The Tech Interactive.

Visits with Santa

Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities.  Santa’s area will be a festive, outdoor setting located near the park’s North end.

Dates/Times
November 26 – December 24, 2021
Check the Christmas in Park calendar for daily times.  Santa is scheduled to hang out every day from 6:30 pm – 9 pm.

Santa is vaccinated, but will be practicing social distancing per county recommendations. Masks are not required, but are recommended.
More information [LINK]

Movie Nights

Come to the park each Saturday night for Family Movie Night. All movies start at 6 pm.
Christmas in the Park at Downtown San Jose Movie Nights

Zoom Santa

This is a free experience offered by Christmas in the Park and Zoom Santa. Dates and times available from November 27 – December 23, 2021
RSVP/More Information [LINK]

Blinky’s Holiday Hunt

Blinky’s Holiday Hunt is an on-site scavenger hunt through Christmas in the Park.

Locate the items around the park, complete the form and you will be entered to win a prize package.  More details at Christmas in the Park [LINK]

View our complete holiday calendar of special family events, Santa visits, Nutcracker ballets and more at CelebrateFamily.us Holidays [LINK]

2021 Winter Wonderland | Downtown San Jose 3pm-11pm

The family amusement area on Park Avenue, between Market Street and Almaden Boulevard, next to the Tech Interactive, offers a festive arcade of fun and entertainment. in

Also, amusement rides will stretch down the Paseo de San Antonio between Market Street and First Street.

Ticket Prices:
$4 a ride
$15 for unlimited rides (1 day)
CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet:  If you are buying tickets for more than 3 rides, the Unlimited Rides pass is cheaper.

Two locations:
Paseo de San Antonio between Market and Second Streets and Park Avenue between Market Street and Almaden Blvd.

2021 Hours of Operation
**Free Rides from 4pm-6pm (Nov 26 only)

November 24-26: 4pm-10pm
November 27-28: 12pm-11pm
November 29-December 2: 4pm-10pm
December 3: 3pm-11pm
December 4,5: 12pm-11pm
December 6-9: 4pm-10pm
December 10: 3pm-11pm
December 11,12: 12pm-11pm
December 13-16: 4pm-10pm
December 17: 3pm-11pm
December 18 -January 2: 12pm-11pm

*All times are subject to change due to weather conditions.

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2021 Winter Wonderland | Downtown San Jose 12pm-11pm

November 27, 2021 @ 12:00 pm 11:00 pm

2021 Family Things to do for the Holidays in the Bay area.

The family amusement area on Park Avenue, between Market Street and Almaden Boulevard, next to the Tech Interactive, offers a festive arcade of fun and entertainment. in

Also, amusement rides will stretch down the Paseo de San Antonio between Market Street and First Street.

Ticket Prices:
$4 a ride
$15 for unlimited rides (1 day)
CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet:  If you are buying tickets for more than 3 rides, the Unlimited Rides pass is cheaper.

Two locations:
Paseo de San Antonio between Market and Second Streets and Park Avenue between Market Street and Almaden Blvd.

2021 Hours of Operation
**Free Rides from 4pm-6pm (Nov 26 only)

November 24-26: 4pm-10pm
November 27-28: 12pm-11pm
November 29-December 2: 4pm-10pm
December 3: 3pm-11pm
December 4,5: 12pm-11pm
December 6-9: 4pm-10pm
December 10: 3pm-11pm
December 11,12: 12pm-11pm
December 13-16: 4pm-10pm
December 17: 3pm-11pm
December 18 -January 2: 12pm-11pm

*All times are subject to change due to weather conditions.

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Looking for other things to do? Check out the discounted activities at: GrouponEntertainment BookFree Museum Passes (Discover and Go) |Go San Francisco card | San Francisco City Pass

Details

Date:
November 27, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cost:
$4 – $15
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Website:
https://www.winterwonderlandsj.com/
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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(408) 294-8324
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Free Holiday Story Walk | San Carlos and 2nd St

November 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm 9:00 pm

2021 Family Things to do for the Holidays in the Bay area.

Come enjoy San Jose Playhouse’s lovingly created art installation featuring big, bright beautiful banners while you listen to favorite holiday stories, holiday songs, holiday humor, and holiday trivia…all presented as audio accompaniment in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

This FREE walk-by experience is installed on San Carlos between 2nd and 3rd Streets and is open:
November 27-December 19, 2021 | 5:00pm-9:00
December 20-26, 2021 | 10:00am-9:00pm

Details

Date:
November 27, 2021
Time:
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://sanjoseplayhouse.org/holly-jolly-holidays/
San Carlos and 2nd Streets
San Jose, CA 95112 United States
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Ice Skating at San Jose Downtown Ice | Pet Pantry Skate Drive

December 4, 2021 @ 12:00 pm 3:00 pm

Downtown Ice San Jose, November 20, 2021 - January 9, 2022
Today: Pet Pantry Skate Drive with Humane Society Silicon Valley Join us Dec 4th from 12 pm to 3 pm for Humane Society Silicon Valley Pet Pantry Skate Drive. Bring your family and friends, meet some HSSV alumni animals, and bring a bag of pet food for our furry friends! Unopened wet and dry food for cats and dogs is needed. Saturday, December 4, 2021 | Noon–3 p.m. Admission: Admission includes 60 minutes of ice time and rental skates. [LINK] General Admission Including Skate Rental: $19 Locker Rental: $5 Skate Helper: $6 Gloves: $5 Socks: $5 Water: $3 Tickets must be purchased online.  There will be no ticket sales on-site. To stay up to date on discounts, offers and special events, sign up for the Downtown Ice newsletter or follow Downtown Ice at Facebook and Twitter. #DTSJ

Details

Date:
December 4, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost:
$19
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Website:
https://celfam.us/sjice
120 South Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
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